Summaries for Mannose-Binding Lectin Protein Deficiency

NIH Rare Diseases:42 Mannose-binding lectin protein (mbl) deficiency is a complement component deficiency¬†that alters the function of the body's¬†immune system.¬†this condition usually causes frequent and sometimes severe¬†infections in infants and young children.¬†this¬†deficiency can occur as a result of one or more¬†variations in the mbl2¬†gene,¬†which codes for the mbl protein. a lack of this protein¬†can cause this condition, but¬†is likely further influenced by other¬†genetic and environmental factors.
last updated: 4/9/2012